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US Massively Expands Military Presence in Middle East Despite Ceasefire Talks

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published July 3, 2026 · Mario Nawfal Interviews · BREAKING: U.S. SENDS MILITARY TO REGION AS IRAN REJECTS DEAL - w/ Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar
US Massively Expands Military Presence in Middle East Despite Ceasefire Talks
Mario Nawfal Interviews
Mario Nawfal Interviews
BREAKING: U.S. SENDS MILITARY TO REGION AS IRAN REJECTS DEAL - w/ Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar

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"The USS Boxer was there before at the height of Epic Fury when we had pretty much every asset available in theater. But now the USS Boxer has been redeployed with a fresh rotation of amphibious marines from the amphibious readiness group. We still have upwards of 50,000 troops in the region. In addition to all those ships you just mentioned, you also have two nuclear capable fully loaded with Trident missiles and Tomahawk submarines both in the Mediterranean and in the northern Indian Ocean."

Former intelligence officer Anthony reveals the U.S. has deployed the USS Boxer amphibious assault ship, bringing at least 24 Navy warships including two aircraft carriers, 15 destroyers, and two nuclear-capable Ohio-class submarines to the Middle East. He reports continuous C-17 transport flights from Fort Bragg indicate ongoing troop deployments, with forces increasing rather than decreasing since the ceasefire. A 12-nation military summit specifically focused on the Strait of Hormuz suggests imminent amphibious operations are being planned.

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